We have our “places to stay” all set up for our trip this September. However, we’ve left two nights “unscheduled” to see possible places we might not have heard about until we get there. Will it be easy or difficult to find a place to stay while traveling without booking ahead? – Lexa If you’ve got a sense of adventure, you should have no problem “winging it” with accommodations in...

Irish tourism comes into the year on an extremely high note. 2015 was the best on record for visitor numbers, currencies continue to stand strong against the euro and sterling, more flights are connecting Ireland to more places, the country hasn’t tarnished its reputation for hospitality, and security-concerned travelers still view Ireland as one of the Europe’s safest. Those attributes make Ireland a great place to visit...

Pól Ó Conghaile answers Terry’s question about seeing sites outside of the Capital without renting a car. SHOW NOTES 00:00 Liam talks about Drogheda and Oliver Plunkett’s Head 01:15 Terry asks, “We’ll be in Dublin this September, and want to strike out and see some other parts of Ireland, but we won’t be renting a car. Where should we go and how should we get there?” 01:30 Pól Ó Conghaile –...

Michele Erdvig sheds some light on a topic that can save tourists some serious cash on their purchases in Ireland. Show Notes 00:00 Liam and the whiskey lady at Shannon Airport Duty Free 01:20 The world’s first airport Duty Free shopping started at Shannon Airport in County Clare in 1947. 01:56 What is Duty Free shopping? How do I shop tax-free in Ireland? What is tax-free shopping? Blogpost...

Stephanie Chastain returns to the podcast to talk about the various accommodation options available and how much you should set aside in your budget. Show Notes 00:00 Liam talks about one of his more memorable castle stays in Ireland 01:26 Budgeting for your accommodations in Ireland 01:45 How much does a trip to Ireland cost? How much does accommodation cost in Ireland? 02:05 Stephanie Chastain – www.infiniteireland.com How Much Does...

Stephanie Chastain steps in to help us figure out how much it will cost us to get to Ireland and how much we should set aside for getting around once we get there. Whether it’s a self-drive or public transportation, she’s got us covered. Show Notes 00:00 Liam talks about how he once saved money by flying a Russian airline to Ireland. 01:12 St Patrick’s Day updates via Twitter, Facebook, and e-newsletter. 01:55 How much does a...